Harness Stewards Inquiry – Trainer/Driver Mr C. Saligari
Further to the inquiry in relation to an allegation that prior to Race 3 at Gloucester Park on 24 January 2020, Trainer/Driver Mr Clinton Hall made an improper statement/s to Trainer/Driver Mr Craig Saligari who had a runner engaged in the race, with regard to the tactics and handling of that runner.
The contents of a recent media release (25 May 2020), detailed the disqualification of Trainer/Driver Mr Clinton Hall in relation to this matter.
Racing and Wagering WA (RWWA) Stewards have now determined to lay a charge against Trainer/Driver Mr Craig Saligari under RWWA Rule of Harness Racing 229, which states;
- Chief Steward to be notified of inducement
A person employed, engaged or participating in the harness racing industry who is offered or given any money or other inducement improperly shall immediately inform the Chairman of Stewards or Chief Steward.
The particulars of the charge are that on 23 January 2020, Mr Saligari, being a registered person with RWWA, after being offered $2000.00 improperly in a telephone call from Trainer Mr Clinton Hall as an inducement to hand up the lead on CROCODILE KID, engaged in race 3 at Gloucester Park on 24 January 2020, failed to immediately inform the Chief Steward.
The inquiry will now resume on Tuesday 9 June 2020, commencing at 10:00 am, at RWWA’s head office, which Mr Saligari has been directed to attend.
Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions the inquiry will be conducted via teleconference.